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Protege ES 2.0
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Protege ES 2.0

BJ · 1998–2003FWD

Protege ES in 2.0L form, the sportier trim of the 1998 to 2003 sedan. Its 2.0L four makes around 130 hp, topping the compact Protege range.

128 hpPower
8.8 s0-100 km/h
195 km/hTop Speed
1998-2003Year
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Protege ES 2.0, every angle

Protege ES 2.0Exterior
Protege ES 2.0Exterior
Protege ES 2.0Exterior
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.0L FS-DE I4
Displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power128 hp
Torque179 Nm
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed195 km/h
Weight1180 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1420 mm
Length · 4425 mm
Wheelbase · 2610 mm
Width1705 mm
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

Protege was the name used in North America and several export markets for Mazda's Familia/323 compact from the late 1980s to 2003. Valued as an affordable, sharp-handling small car, its final generation spawned the sporty Protege5 hatch and the turbocharged MazdaSpeed Protege before the line was replaced by the Mazda3.

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